Morning Connections
2022-09-01 08:30 - 09:00, 2022-09-08 08:30 - 09:00, 2022-09-15 08:30 - 09:00, 2022-09-22 08:30 - 09:00, 2022-09-29 08:30 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Register for this Morning Connection!
Welcome and good morning! If you’re looking for a space to take time for yourself to just connect with others, we invite you to join us. These Morning Connections sessions will consist of light conversation in an undirected space via zoom. Bring beverages, children, breakfast, pets, or work – the goal is to connect informally with a host who will facilitate. We look forward to networking with you!

We hope that you enjoy your time with us during Morning Connections. Want to find more ways to connect with other women? Visit our events page to register for meetings and webinars!
About 100 Rural Women
100 Rural Women sees a future where more rural women lead positive change for themselves, their families and communities, the nation and the world. We are committed to building leadership through networks, mentorship, education and civic engagement. Our organization is non-profit and non-partisan.

CMN Learn About It: City Council/Mayor
2022-09-14 18:00 - 18:45 | Zoom
Welcome to our Civic Mentorship Network “Learn About It” meetings!
Mayor and City Council: Rita Albrecht
Women belong in leadership positions, including you. We at 100 Rural Women want to join you in your journey as you pursue public service positions. Specifically, providing you with the necessary resources for support. And the most valuable resources are the very women who are making a difference in their communities. Thus, at these meetings, women from various public service backgrounds will discuss their paths to leadership and the barriers they’ve overcome. Our goal is to facilitate a mentorship environment that provides you with encouragement and support in your own leadership journey.

For our first meeting, we will be hosting Rita Albrecht on Wednesday, September 14th at 6 PM CT. A Northern Minnesota resident, Rita has dedicated herself to improving the area through people and the environment. Further, as a prior city councilwoman and mayor in Bemidji County, Rita has years of public service experience. Likewise, her leadership continues as she serves as a citizen member of the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources.
Learn More About Rita!
You’re invited to hear more from Rita herself at this Civic Mentorship Network “Learn About It” meeting!
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ABOUT THE CIVIC MENTORSHIP NETWORK
The Civic Mentorship Network is comprised of rural civic leaders who serve as mentors for new women who are pursuing public service and leadership positions. This network provides a coordinated method for aspiring leaders to make person-to-person connections that give access to resources that are valuable to enduring success. At 100 Rural Women, we find that success in recruiting more rural women to serve in public service leadership roles is essential to keeping our democracy strong.
ABOUT 100 RURAL WOMEN
100 Rural Women sees a future where more rural women lead positive change for themselves, their families and communities, the nation and the world. We are committed to building leadership through networks, mentorship, education, and civic engagement. Our organization is non-profit and non-partisan.

September Book Club - In Spite of Heroin
2022-09-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
This month we will be reading In Spite of Heroin by Dana Chase!
Register for our Book Club!
Book synopsis
An idyllic upbringing, unconditional love, and the serenity of the Heartland USA were not enough to shield this close-knit family from heroin. In her moving, ultimately hopeful narrative of struggle and redemption, Dana Chase writes unsparingly of how she survived the shock of learning that her beautiful identical twin sons had become heroin addicts and the terror that unfolded as a result.
Chase and her husband returned to North Dakota in 1993 when their twins were ten months old to give them the same benefits she had as a child. But steadfast family values, and the manageable pace of North Dakota did not work their charm this time around. By the time the boys were twenty they were drug dealers, heroin addicts, and felons.
This family’s catastrophic status quo included overdoses, attempted suicide, court-mandated stays at rehab centers, and countless cycles of incarceration, including a federal indictment, none of which had been anywhere near Chase’s maternal radar. Chase had lived her entire adult life believing ‘what you think about, you bring about.’ In spite of her innate optimism she wondered… if I wasn’t thinking about it, how’d I bring it about?
This is a cautionary tale that delivers a blunt impact of reality to any parent who believes ‘this can’t happen to our family’. It portrays a courageous mother and her attempts to save her sons from wasted lives and tragic drug-related deaths.
In Spite Of Heroin reveals a parent’s nightmare and the struggle of a lifetime. Eminently readable, In Spite Of Heroin is a shocking true story that readers will sacrifice sleep to finish.
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CMN Learn About It: U.S. Senate/Attorney General
2022-09-15 07:00 - 07:45 | Zoom
Welcome to our Civic Mentorship Network “Learn About It” meetings!
U.S. Senate and State Attorney General: Heidi Heitkamp
Women belong in leadership positions, including you. We at 100 Rural Women want to join you in your journey as you pursue public service positions. Specifically, providing you with the necessary resources for support. And the most valuable resources are the very women who are making a difference in their communities. Thus, at these meetings, women from various public service backgrounds will discuss their paths to leadership and the barriers they’ve overcome. Our goal is to facilitate a mentorship environment that provides you with encouragement and support in your own leadership journey.

We will be hosting Heidi Heitkamp on Thursday, September 15th at 7 AM CT. Heidi is a former U.S. Senator and State Attorney General. Heidi actively serves as a champion for the North Dakotan people. As the Attorney General, she is remembered for her leadership in the state’s legal efforts to seek damages from tobacco companies. In a similar fashion, Heidi tackled a number of welfare issues as a U.S. Senator. These issues include but are not limited to affordable health care and human trafficking. Now that Heidi no longer serves in the U.S. Senate or as Attorney General, she focuses a lot of her attention on the One Country Project. An organization founded by Heidi, it focuses on addressing the needs and concerns of rural America.
Learn More About Heidi!
You’re invited to hear more from Heidi herself at this Civic Mentorship Network “Learn About It” meeting!
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ABOUT THE CIVIC MENTORSHIP NETWORK
The Civic Mentorship Network is comprised of rural civic leaders who serve as mentors for new women who are pursuing public service and leadership positions. This network provides a coordinated method for aspiring leaders to make person-to-person connections that give access to resources that are valuable to enduring success. At 100 Rural Women, we find that success in recruiting more rural women to serve in public service leadership roles is essential to keeping our democracy strong.
ABOUT 100 RURAL WOMEN
100 Rural Women sees a future where more rural women lead positive change for themselves, their families and communities, the nation and the world. We are committed to building leadership through networks, mentorship, education, and civic engagement. Our organization is non-profit and non-partisan.

Empowering Women to Lead Conference (In Person)
2022-09-16 | Northern Lights Casino, 6800 Y Frontage Rd NW, Walker, MN, 56484, United States
Registration for the “Empowering Women to Lead” Conference hosted by the GFWC Nevis Women’s Club is still open (registration closes September 1, 2022)! Tickets are $45 and can only be purchased online within the registration period. This event is IN PERSON at the Walker, MN Northern Lights Casino and takes place on September 16th, 2022. The conference will feature our very own Founder and Director, Teresa Kittridge, as a speaker.
This event will provide attendees with ideas and tools that the women can immediately put into action. The full-day event will offer engaging and thought-provoking speakers, interactive activities, and networking opportunities for women of any age. Come to hear from Teresa and four other amazing women leaders!

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Cultivating Communities Summit (In Person)
2022-09-19 - 2022-09-20 | Arrowhead Lodge, 6967 Lake Forest Road, Baxter, MN, 56425, United States
Don’t miss out on the Cultivating Communities Summit in Baxter, MN September 19th – 20th! This event is in person and registration is open until early September.
This two-day summit aims to bring together a diverse group of residents, newcomers, business owners, elected officials, educators, law enforcement, community leaders, economic developers, environmental advocates and others from Region 5 and surrounding counties. Alongside fellow community members, attendees will learn and share ideas and create next steps for a more inclusive, equitable, just region for all who live here and for all who are yet to come.
Here at 100 Rural Women, we see a future where more women lead, and the Cultivating Communities Summit hosted by The Sowing Room helps create spaces for more women to connect and lead.

Register Here!

CMN Learn About It: County Commissioners
2022-09-27 07:45 - 08:30 | Zoom
Welcome to our Civic Mentorship Network “Learn About It” meetings!
County Commissioners: Sheila Kiscaden and Tarryl Clark
Women belong in leadership positions, including you. We at 100 Rural Women want to join you in your journey as you pursue public service positions. Specifically, providing you with the necessary resources for support. And the most valuable resources are the very women who are making a difference in their communities. Thus, at these meetings, women from various public service backgrounds will discuss their paths to leadership and the barriers they’ve overcome. Our goal is to facilitate a mentorship environment that provides you with encouragement and support in your own leadership journey.

Tarryl Clark
Tarryl Clark is an experienced public official, formally working with Minnesota State Senators from District 15. At current, she serves as a county commissioner for the First District of Minnesota. Clark is active on a variety of boards and committees as a part of her position. Considering her prior involvement in family and children’s programs, it’s no surprise that she continues to work in those areas. Namely, the Coalition Advancing Healthy Families Joint Powers Board. Besides that, Clark also works on boards and committees focused on issues like human services and invasive aquatic species.
Sheila Kiscaden
Also a former Minnesota State Senator (District 30), Sheila Kiscaden has many years of experience in public service. Presently, she is on the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners. In view of her prior experience as a Senator, her policy interest and expertise have led to her serving on a variety of state commissions and task forces. For example, chairing a Health Equity Task Force in 2015 and the Governor’s Task Force on Affordable Housing in 2017.
Learn More About Sheila and Tarryl!
You’re invited to hear more from Sheila and Tarryl themselves at this Civic Mentorship Network “Learn About It” meeting!
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ABOUT THE CIVIC MENTORSHIP NETWORK
The Civic Mentorship Network is comprised of rural civic leaders who serve as mentors for new women who are pursuing public service and leadership positions. This network provides a coordinated method for aspiring leaders to make person-to-person connections that give access to resources that are valuable to enduring success. At 100 Rural Women, we find that success in recruiting more rural women to serve in public service leadership roles is essential to keeping our democracy strong.
ABOUT 100 RURAL WOMEN
100 Rural Women sees a future where more rural women lead positive change for themselves, their families and communities, the nation and the world. We are committed to building leadership through networks, mentorship, education, and civic engagement. Our organization is non-profit and non-partisan.

CMN Learn About It: Town Board
2022-09-28 18:45 - 19:30 | Zoom
Welcome to our Civic Mentorship Network “Learn About It” meetings!
Town Board: Julie Lucas
Women belong in leadership positions, including you. We at 100 Rural Women want to join you in your journey as you pursue public service positions. Specifically, providing you with the necessary resources for support. And the most valuable resources are the very women who are making a difference in their communities. Thus, at these meetings, women from various public service backgrounds will discuss their paths to leadership and the barriers they’ve overcome. Our goal is to facilitate a mentorship environment that provides you with encouragement and support in your own leadership journey.

Julie Lucas is an environmental professional who commits herself to community and our natural resources. Serving in various positions for different companies, Julie knows the mining industry well. Presently, she is the Executive Director of Mining Minnesota. In addition to her career path, Julie’s leadership in the community extends into other positions. As a French Town Board Supervisor, she actively volunteers at and organizes events. Specifically, as a part of this role, Julie spends a lot of her time overseeing the road program. As a result of her own journey, Julie works to support other women in their pursuit of leadership and public service.
Learn More About Julie!
You’re invited to hear more from Julie herself at this Civic Mentorship Network “Learn About It” meeting!
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ABOUT THE CIVIC MENTORSHIP NETWORK
The Civic Mentorship Network is comprised of rural civic leaders who serve as mentors for new women who are pursuing public service and leadership positions. This network provides a coordinated method for aspiring leaders to make person-to-person connections that give access to resources that are valuable to enduring success. At 100 Rural Women, we find that success in recruiting more rural women to serve in public service leadership roles is essential to keeping our democracy strong.
ABOUT 100 RURAL WOMEN
100 Rural Women sees a future where more rural women lead positive change for themselves, their families and communities, the nation and the world. We are committed to building leadership through networks, mentorship, education, and civic engagement. Our organization is non-profit and non-partisan.
